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Childrens playclothes made from colorful bandannas.
BETTER HOMES & GARDENS Apr 1983 (v.61#4) pg. 97, 155

Flannel Camisole, Half-Slip and Comforter to make.
DECORATING & CRAFT IDEAS Jan-Feb 1981 (v.12#1) pg. 48

Quick gifts to make. (1) Cat pillow or pajama bag. (2) Snack set for toddler (bib & tote) (3) Bath salts. (4) Cross-stitched thermal underwear. (5) Decorative yoyo tree and wreath base.
DECORATING & CRAFT IDEAS Nov 1981 (v.12#9) pg. 21

How to make exquisite hand-sewn French lingerie.
DECORATING & CRAFT IDEAS Jan-Feb 1982 (v.13#1) pg. 58

How to make a bra and matching bikini pants from handkerchiefs.
HANDMADE Jul-Sep 1981 (v.1#2) pg. 22, 37

A 1920s style slip and panties set trimmed with hand-tatted lace.
HANDMADE #18 Mar-Apr 1985 pg. 72, 65

How to make woolen long johns from an old woolen sweater.
MOTHER EARTH NEWS #55 Jan-Feb 1979 pg. 100

Sew a woman's tucked petticoat. May also be worn as a skirt.
NEEDLE & THREAD May-Jun 1984 (v.4#3) pg. 11, 22, 42

Crochet trim for Edwardian underthings. Soft and feminine camisole and lace-trimmed petticoat are decorated with ecru crochet and pink satin ribbon.
NEEDLECRAFT FOR TODAY Jan-Feb 1983 (v.6#1) pg. 17, 48

Plain sewing. A look at 18th-century techniques of durable and careful construction and the near elimination of waste fabric when laying out a garment pattern. Includes layout plans for a linen shift, a woman's undergarment or nightgown with scoop neck, sleeves that cover the elbows and a gored skirt.
THREADS #9 Feb-Mar 1987 pg. 46

How to alter a bra so straps will not fall off your shoulders.
THREADS #41 Jun-Jul 1992 pg. 12

How to sew a comfortable pocket in a bra to secure a prosthesis.
THREADS #41 Jun-Jul 1992 pg. 22
Added Info THREADS #43 Oct-Nov 1992 pg. 10

Tips on fitting a bra pattern.
THREADS #43 Oct-Nov 1992 pg. 4

Tip shows how to create a holder to keep bra and slip straps from falling.
THREADS #48 Aug-Sep 1993 pg. 14

Simple techniques for making fine custom lingerie.
THREADS #57 Feb-Mar 1995 pg. 66

A quick-to-make bra-slip or bra-camisole.
THREADS #69 Feb-Mar 1997 pg. 76

The bra dilemma solved. An explanation of the anatomy of a bra, how to measure for a good fit and solutions to common fitting problems. Basic sewing information and information on underwiring.
THREADS #71 Jun-Jul 1997 pg. 36
Added Info THREADS #73 Oct-Nov 1997 pg. 6

How to create a prosthesis pocket for a ready-made bra.
THREADS #81 Feb-Mar 1999 pg. 12
Added Info THREADS #84 Aug-Sep 1999 pg. 15

Lingerie trio: Eyelet kimono, matching hanky bra and hanky-trimmed tap pants.
WOMAN'S DAY Oct 25 1983 (v.47#2) pg. 64, 154

Lacy chemise fits sizes 8-14.
WOMAN'S DAY Oct 25 1983 (v.47#2) pg. 64, 152

Rippling lace garter is tatted and crocheted.
WORKBASKET Dec 1994-Jan 1995 (v.60#2) pg. 38

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